Target Celebrates First Boxing Day in Canada with Unbeatable Prices and Unique Products

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 23, 2013 /CNW/ - Target is pleased to announce the incredible Boxing Week deals guests can find throughout the store starting on December 26 at 6 a.m. and continuing through to January 2. With deep discounts across the store, guests can expect some of the lowest prices of the season and are encouraged to come in and treat themselves or 'self-gift' with any Target gift cards that may have been received over the holidays.

Guests will receive up to 70% off on thousands of items across the store including electronics, entertainment, apparel, household necessities, groceries, personal care and more. Combined with Target's 5% REDcard Rewards program, Target's Bullseye Boxing Week specials offer guests even more value on top of Target's already low prices.

"We are excited to celebrate our first Boxing Day by providing Canadians with superior guest service and weeklong unbeatable deals on our unique product assortment," said John Morioka, senior vice president, Merchandising, Target Canada. "From the latest electronics to groceries, home décor, and apparel for the whole family, Target is the ultimate one-stop shop for Canadians during Boxing Week."

Target encourages guests to arrive early to take advantage of the incredible deals offered throughout the store. Target guests are also invited to join the conversation online using the hash-tag #mytargetboxingday.

Target's Bullseye Boxing Week sales will last all week long, kicking off in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario* on Boxing Day at 6 a.m. (1 p.m. in Quebec) until 11 p.m. (9 p.m. in Quebec). Store locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island will open for Bullseye Boxing Week sales starting on December 27 at 8 a.m.

Bullseye Boxing Week prices are valid from December 26 – January 2, while quantities last. For more information on Bullseye Boxing Week savings and specific store hours, please visit www.target.ca.

*Sudbury store closed December 26, 2013

About Target

Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) serves guests at 1,921 stores – 1,797 in the United States and 124 in Canada – and at Target.com. Since 1946, Target has given 5 percent of its profit through community grants and programs; today, that giving equals more than $4 million a week. For more information about Target's commitment to corporate responsibility, visit target.ca/corporateresponsibility.